US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · SRC - SP
- Runout / matrix
ES-47005 A SP SP 1-4Dead Wax Side A
ES-47005-C-SP SP 1-1Dead Wax Side B
Robbie DupreeHot Rod Hearts
Vinyl pressings
Hot Rod Hearts
by Robbie Dupree · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Hot Rod Hearts was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Hot Rod Hearts
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E-47005-AA Side Label
E-47005-CB Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K 12472
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 12472 A1 STRAWBERRYSide A runout
K 12472 B1 STRAWBERRYSide B runout
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E 47005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E-47005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-47005-AA side runout, etched
E-47005-BB side runout, etched
E-47005-AA side label
E-47005-BCB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Elektra E 47005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Elektra E-47005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Elektra E-47005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Elektra P-619EFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Elektra P-619EFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Elektra E 47005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Elektra K 12472First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Elektra E-47005First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AHot Rod Hearts3:34
- BLove Is A Mystery3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hot Rod Hearts are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hot Rod Hearts are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Hot Rod Hearts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra E-47005.
How do I tell if my copy of Hot Rod Hearts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-47005, K 12472, E 47005, P-619E) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ES-47005 A SP SP 1-4 and ES-47005-C-SP SP 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hot Rod Hearts on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
